When the Boss’ Lady Became His Sister-in-law

Chapter 103

Kristin took a deep breath as she faced Clarence, her gaze steady and defiant. “You could check the surveillance cameras yourself,” she pointed out.

The FitzGerald Group had cameras at every corner around its entrance. Security was tight, and nothing went unnoticed.

He should have come with proof if he would accuse her of something, not just tossed accusations around like confetti. But Kristin didn’t bother explaining. She knew it was futile.. Clarence had already judged her the moment he pushed her away.

Clarence’s frown deepened, and his eyes clouded with complexity as he looked at her.

“Let’s go,” James said, reaching to take Kristin’s hand, but she deftly sidestepped his touch.

With her head bowed in silence, she climbed into James‘ car.

James sighed. Kristin was truly stubborn. Yet he couldn’t be too harsh with her, not when Summer was still the link that bound them.

“Kris, why the sudden visit to the FitzGerald Group?” James was concerned about her presence

there.

Kristin had managed to secure a position at the FitzGerald Group. There was no doubt Rhett had extended an olive branch to her. But with players like Vincent and Nicola in the mix, there was no way they would make her stay at the FitzGerald Group comfortable.

He wished he could hide her away, keep her locked up, but he knew Kristin inside out. She was not one to be caged.

“The FitzGerald Group is great. They offered me a good salary.” Kristin murmured.

“If you want, you could come work with me. I’ll pay you double what the FitzGerald Group does,” James said, his brow furrowing.

“And do what exactly by your side?” Kristin asked.

James paused, momentarily stunned.

Kristin had been expelled from her academic program. Her credential was a high school diplorna. What position could she possibly fill at Aurora Tech? “You’d be my assistant,” he finally said.

“Assistants don’t need that high a salary,” she replied quietly, her gaze steady.

James still treated her differently because he didn’t believe she was capable of her job. But Rhett trusted her, and that trust was comforting.

So, she preferred a regular salary for a normal position, not double.

“Kris, must you always be so headstrong?” James ran a hand through his hair, frustrated. “The

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corporate world is complex, a microcosm of society itself, and sometimes even more intricate.” He couldn’t stand the thought of Kristin getting mistreated anymore.

into her sleeves, staying silent.

to her. “What’s wrong with your

shook her head,

did he notice the abrasions on her palm,

his breath as he fetched a first aid kit from the car and tended to her wounds. Kristin didn’t speak or make a

me company, and I won’t let you

easy life if she stayed with him, but she seemed determined to

as your secret mistress?”

shocked. He hadn’t realized Kristin

My marriage to the Haywood family is just a business arrangement, for my grandfather’s

Adrienne. He had to maintain that relationship. But if Carter passed away, he would divorce Adrienne in

to

your side when Carter dies, you won’t marry me,”

but would never give Kristin a legitimate status.

Once I divorce Adrienne, there will be only you. Everything will be yours except for

car window, feeling drained.

was hers, but what did she have?

only a marriage certificate could give her the peace of mind to collaborate.

threatened to spill. Her marriage to Rhett was just as much a business arrangement as James‘ to Adrienne.

a sad

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offer her

over,” James

at the FitzGerald Group, and once Vincent

family. Once Adrienne was free, she’d surely

about Kristin’s safety if

a son to raise, a brother to care for. I am a person,” Kristin said, grateful for his help but resolute in her stance. “Status and marriage mean a lot to me, even if

had envisioned her wedding

those

up in the most

an aisle strewn with roses, she walked toward the love of her life, her husband–to–be. But such fantasies would never materialize because no man was willing to give her a title, not even the dignity of a

to Rhett was nothing

obvious truths. After all, she was still so

he had to let her suffer a bit more before

Group? Rhett won’t look out for

Kristin replied with a determined

tightened. “Call me if anything happens. After visiting Harriet, I’ll have

be quick if she didn’t want to miss

simply nodding

at Crescendo

driven for over four hours from